.TH CTAGS 1 "Version 0.0.0" "Darren Hiebert" "Universal Ctags"


.SH "NAME"
ctags \- Generate tag files for source code


.SH SYNOPSIS
.TP 6
\fBctags\fP [\fBoptions\fP] [\fIfile(s)\fP]
.TP 6
\fBetags\fP [\fBoptions\fP] [\fIfile(s)\fP]


.SH "DESCRIPTION"
The \fBctags\fP and \fBetags\fP programs (hereinafter collectively referred to
as \fBctags\fP, except where distinguished) generate an index (or "tag") file
for a variety of language objects found in \fIfile(s)\fP.
This tag file allows these items to be quickly and easily located by a text
editor or other utility. A "tag" signifies a language object for which an
index entry is available (or, alternatively, the index entry created for that
object).
